Category Archives: elders in the Church

Do not give dogs what is sacred

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Dogs? Pigs? Sacred things? Jesus used an illustration to forbid wasting something valuable on an undeserving object. Yet it’s not immediately clear what shouldn’t be wasted and on whom.  Continue reading →

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Antagonist alert (13 red flags)

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The presence of one or more red flags does not guarantee that you are dealing with an antagonist. But it will give you fair warning to exercise caution. Continue reading →

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The body matters to God

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

7 truths to remind us that the body matters to God. Continue reading →

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Are you too worried about offending others?

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Are there times when we should expect offenses and actually understand them to be appropriate and necessary?  Continue reading →

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Nine things to know about widows

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

wise words of advice for those who care. Continue reading →

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How to listen to a sermon

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Good recommendations for those who listen to sermons and those who give them! Continue reading →

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10 attributes of good preaching

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

A great model for preaching that could restore dignity and power to many pulpits! Continue reading →

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Ministry to widows from Ukraine

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The war against Ukraine is leaving in its wake thousands of widows. Church leaders will need wisdom in clarifying needs and mobilizing their churches for effective ministry. Continue reading →

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Popular misapplication of communion

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Communion was never intended to be turned into what the protestant Church has made it over the years. We have turned it into an intense soul-searching effort to find and name unconfessed sin lest we partake as one unworthy. Continue reading →

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After 36 years as a pastor

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Consider what is perhaps the most important lesson for a Church leader. Continue reading →

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